Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philippina
ID:
896087

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Fern.-Vill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5(Suppl. 2): 89 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895422



Common Names

  • Osmelia philippina
  • Philippine Osmelia
  • Philippine Osmelia bush


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Description

Osmelia philippina (also called Philippine osmelia, among many other common names) is a shrub species that is native to tropical Asia. It grows in dry forests, savannas, and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Osmelia philippina is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Osmelia philippina has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Osmelia philippina is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Osmelia philippina

Osmelia philippina is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Celestino Fernández-Villar (1838-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.-Vill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:365795-1: Based on the initial data import